JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team Specialism: Social Worker - Adults Location: Middleton, Manchester, UK Salary: £30.00 per hour Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time Locum Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team within Social Worker - Adults in Middleton, Manchester, earning £30.00 per hour. This ongoing opportunity is scheduled to start on 22nd June 2026, with an initial contract running until 26th September 2026. Both full-time and part-time options are available, offering flexibility to work Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Friday (8:30 am to 4:45 pm). This role sits within a supportive integrated neighbourhood team, focused on strength‑based practice, independence, and partnership working. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service where your contribution directly improves outcomes for adults while benefiting from the flexibility and varied experience that locum work offers. Perks and benefits Part Time / Full Time: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle, from full-time workweeks to condensed part-time hours. Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive £30.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment. Hybrid Working: Enjoy a mix of office and home-based working, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Varied Experience: Work in a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to different aspects of adult social care. Career Development: Access opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive and collaborative team. What you will do Strength‑Based Assessments: Conduct assessments using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and wellbeing. Integrated Working: Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver coordinated, holistic care. Mental Capacity & Safeguarding: Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014. Hospital Discharge: Support safe and timely hospital discharges where required. Duty Work: Manage duty responsibilities and respond to urgent cases effectively. Case Recording: Maintain accurate, timely records and documentation in line with statutory standards. Qualifications / Requirements Essential Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration. Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and adult safeguarding frameworks. Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 enquiries. Ability to manage c